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Agent networks across Africa are increasingly being used beyond mobile money as a last-mile channel for various traditionally digital businesses ...
While Flutterwave & other well-known unicorns across Africa might get a lot of attention, the continent is home to several 'unicorns in hiding' that shouldn't be ignored ...
75% of the equity raised by African fintechs in 2023 went to just ten companies. Here are three insights about fintech in Africa today from that list ...
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Profiling Internet Users in Africa: Insights from the Google Play Store
When comparing & contrasting the top Google Play apps across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania, several overarching and country-specific themes emerge.
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India, China, Africa, & Southeast Asia (ICASA) Poised to Drive Global Growth
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Funding Africa: Private Equity Needs A New Approach
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